Mitsubishi Galant Fortis Sportback to Debut at Tokyo Motor Week

The Japanese market Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback will make its domestic debut at the bi-annual Tokyo Motor Week to be held in early November. In Japan and with the exception of the EVO X that retains the Lancer badge, Mitsubishi has chosen the name Galant Fortis for both the 4-door sedan and 5-door Sportback variants of the Lancer. -Continued

The most alluring version of the new Galant Fortis Sportback is of course the Ralliart pictured above that get's the EVO X's sophisticated AWD system as well as its 2.0-liter turbocharged engine detuned to 240HP. Check out our mega gallery of the Sportback by clicking here.

Rumorville: Ford Asks Denso to Buy Mazda Shares

In times like this rumors are bound to flourish. Following last weekend's unconfirmed reports that cash-strapped Ford is considering selling the majority of its 33,4% stake in Mazda, Japan's Nikkei business daily reported today that the American carmaker approached auto parts supplier Denso to buy a small part of Mazda. The Japanese newspaper's unnamed sources said that the number of Mazda shares that Denso would acquire hadn't yet been finalized. However, the report noted that Denso was likely to buy less than 1% of Mazda's stock from Ford. -Continued

Denso on its behalf issued a statement on its official website that creates more questions than answers. "Today a Japanese newspaper reported that DENSO is considering the purchase of shares of Mazda Motor Corporation from Ford Motor Company. DENSO has not announced any information regarding this article. DENSO does not have any information to disclose at this moment," said the company's press release.